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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 458.88 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 458.88 and 227.70 is: 314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 458.88 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/458.88 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 458.88 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 104,486.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,486.98/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.11

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